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Volunteer Polish-English Translator
When We Need You
From 31/01/2012 to 02/01/2014
About Opportunity
Guide Dogs for the Blind require a Polish speaking volunteer who has good verbal English to work with a member of Guide Dogs staff and a visually impaired gentleman in Motherwell. You will be directly supporting the preparation training in order for the gentleman to receive a Guide Dog. The opportunity is likely to be twice a week over the next 2-3 months for approx 60-90mins at a time. Please note this role does require you to be able to walk a distance of about 30-45min at a time.
Availability
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About Guide Dogs for the Blind Association (The)
To provide guide dogs and other rehabilitation services that meets the needs of the blind and partially sighted people. Guide dogs want a world in which all people who are blind and partially sighted to enjoy the same rights, opportunities and responsibilities as everyone else.
Skills & Experience
The key criteria is to be Polish speaking with good verbal English language skills. The role also requires the volunteer to be able to walk a distance of about 30-45min at a time.
Travel Details
The role is based in Motherwell and would entail accompanying the Guide Dogs staff member and the Polish gentleman on a route around the local area by foot.
Restrictions
No restrictions have been identified.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview
Training and Induction Details
Training on the organisation and sighted guide techniques will be given.
Work Type
Languages / translating
Client Group
Sensory impairment
Expenses Detail
Out of pocket expenses will be provided to the volunteer.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
The opportunity is likely to take place twice a week over the next 2-3 months for approx 60-90mins at a time. Days and times of this opportunity is flexible depending on the volunteers availability.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
1
Reference Code
50-1583
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
84 Main Street
ML2 7AB
Contact: Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire
Tel: 01698 358866
Email: dutyofficer@vanl.co.uk
Website: http://www.voluntaryactio...
